Lot 119
  • 119

A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' SOUP PLATES circa 1770-80

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter 9 1/8 to 9 1/4 in.
  • 23.2 to 23.5 cm
en suite with the six preceding lots.

Provenance

The Collection of Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, sold, Sotheby's, New York, April 25, 1998, lots 24 and 25

Condition

4 in good condition, 6 with small chips or frits to rim, one with 1 inch area of restoration on edge and a ½ inch haircrack, one with a 1 inch area of restoration on edge and a 1/8 inch haircrack.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

See the note to lot 113.